shackle

Example Sentences

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I heard you were calm and even smiled when it was announced—an act of defiance to tell them they might have your body but will never shackle your spirit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

A broken chain and shackle represents freedom from slavery.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2024

Yet motherhood was another choice made for them, and another shackle they cannot escape.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 12, 2023

"The government continues to shackle the companies and will not allow them to put forward a package that can settle this dispute," he added.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2023

“Exit here and head east on Fillmore . . .” I obsessed on the subject until the bangle on my wrist felt like an iron shackle from some medieval dungeon.

From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman